Ingredients

  • 1 cup pretzels finely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 13 cup margarine melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 13 cup cocoa powder european style
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream dairy
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

  • Heat oven to 350F (180C) Fahrenheit.
  • In medium bowl, stir together crushed pretzels, 1 tablespoon sugar and butter.
  • Press mixture onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake 8 minutes; cool slightly.
  • In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and cocoa.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in sour cream and vanilla; blend well.
  • Pour batter over crust.
  • Bake 35 minutes.
  • Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven 20 minutes without opening door.
  • Remove from oven.
  • With knife, loosen cake from side of pan.
  • Cool completely; remove side of pan.
  • Cover; refrigerate.
  • Garnish as desired.
  • Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.